๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ข๐จ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐ก ๐ฆ๐ข๐ก๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฆ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐๐ก๐ - ๐ก๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ
We are excited to share that Driss El Maloumi, the talented oud virtuoso, is featured in the November 2024 issue of Songlines Magazine! This prestigious publication highlights the best in world music, and Drissโs presence in its pages underscores his significance in the music scene.
In the article, Driss reflects on his musical journey, the rich traditions of oud playing, and how he blends various genres to create his unique sound.
Born in Agadir, Morocco, in 1970, Driss El Maloumi has always embraced his North African-Arab Andalusian roots while cultivating a unique blend of classical Arabic and Western classical music. His early fascination with crafting instruments and diverse musical influences led him to find a deep connection with the oud, which he describes as a “real friend.”
Over two decades, Maloumi has collaborated with an impressive array of international musicians, including Jordi Savall, with whom he shares a profound bond. His latest project, Tafassil (Details in Arabic), is a culmination of years of dedication, combining his compositions with orchestral arrangements, which premiered at the Musikverein in Vienna in November 2023. In addition to Tafassil, Maloumi has recorded an album called Details, reflecting on life’s essential experiences and emotions. With upcoming performances scheduled across Belgium, Estonia, and the Netherlands, Driss El Maloumi continues to inspire audiences with his innovative approach to music.
Don’t miss out on this insightful article! You can check out the full November issue of Songlines Magazine here.
Join us in celebrating Driss El Maloumiโs remarkable journey and his feature in one of the leading music publications!
๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ข ๐๐ง ๐ ๐ข๐ก๐ง๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ข๐ก ๐ญ๐ฒ.๐ญ๐ฌ.๐ฎ๐ฐ
On Wednesday, October 16th 2024, Manou Gallo will lead a workshop at Montreux Jazz Festival on the Role of Female Instrumentalists in Africa.
The workshops are unique and privileged moments to meet musicians in an intimate setting. Every afternoon of the festival, artists talk about their sources of inspiration or demonstrate their virtuosity. From revered jazzmen to audacious innovators, the range of these encounters is wide and seduces a curious public.
Nicknamed “The African Queen of Bass” by Bootsy Collins, Manou Gallo impresses with her dazzling slap technique and unbeatable groove. Equally at ease in jazz, funk, or afro-pop, the Ivorian bassist has shared the stage with Wyclef Jean, Marcus Miller, and Manu Dibango. Her career took a major turn in 1997 when, upon arriving in Europe, she became the bassist for Zap Mama. Since 2003, she has toured with her own band and participated in numerous projects. With her fifth album, Aliso, Manou Gallo pays tribute to the African icons who have inspired her, including Fela Kuti.
Donโt miss it!
More info: https://www.mjaf.ch/fr/artiste/manou-gallo/
FREE EVENT
๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ง ๐ก๐๐ช๐ฆ: ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐น ๐ ๐ฎ๐น๐ผ๐๐บ๐ถ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ถ๐ผ & ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ค๐๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฑ #๐ฎ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ช๐ ๐๐
๐ก๐๐ช ๐๐ฅ๐ง๐๐ฆ๐ง ๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐: ๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ข
๐ก๐๐ช ๐๐ฅ๐ง๐๐ฆ๐ง ๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐: ๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐ญ๐
๐ก๐๐ช ๐๐ฅ๐ง๐๐ฆ๐ง ๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐: ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ก ๐ง๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ก
๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐น ๐ ๐ฎ๐น๐ผ๐๐บ๐ถ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ถ๐ผ & ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ค๐๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ด๐น๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐น ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ ๐ ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฐ
We’re incredibly proud and grateful that Driss El Maloumi Trio & Watar Quintet are featured on this prestigious chart alongside such talented artists of world music, roots, and traditional music!
We’re also very excited abouth the upcoming release of their CD on September 20th, and we hope that you’re just as excited as we are ๐ฟโจ
Stay tuned for more info!!
The Final Bow: Vocal Sampling's Summer Tour 2024 comes to a close
Photo credit: Stefanos Asso
Bai Kamara Jr. & The Voodoo Sniffers concert at The Taurage Jazz Festival: Photo Gallery
On August 6th, 2024, the enchanting Panemune Castle in Lithuania came alive with the soulful sounds of Bai Kamara Jr. & The Voodoo Sniffers.As part of the Taurage Jazz Festival, their performance was a standout, blending the rich history of the castle with the vibrant energy of live music. Bai Kamara Jr.โs unique fusion of blues, jazz, and soul, paired with The Voodoo Sniffersโ mesmerizing synergy, captivated the audience.
The historic Panemune Castle provided a stunning backdrop, enhancing the magic of the evening and making it an unforgettable experience for all who attended.The historic Panemune Castle, with its picturesque setting and storied past, provided a stunning backdrop for this musical event. This performance at the Taurage Jazz Festival was a testament to the universal language of music.
Vocal Sampling concert in Beatricฬeฬs Vasaros Festival: Photo Gallery
The thoughtfully chosen words from Muzikos festivalis “Beatriฤฤs vasaros” after Vocal Sampling concert:
“What was promised was delivered. The Cuban night truly happened. From Frank Sinatra to the tune everyone hums, including a peasant from Guantanamo on the island of Cuba. Guantanamera… Guajira guantanamera… And so, the Lithuanian restraint begins to melt away, hips start swaying, hands clap in rhythm. It turns out we can be part of the wonderful Vocal Sampling orchestra. A musical performance where time seemed to dissolve. Itโs amazing to see how, with only their voices, they effortlessly transition from traditional and popular Cuban music to rock and pop, never hiding the deeply rooted character of their Cuban origins. And they donโt need to. After all, it seems as exotic to us as our cured meats, the changing seasons, or tales of forests filled with porcupines. Thanks to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of ล akiai for opening its doors, and to everyone who participated in this Cuban night.”
Moments captured by Vidas Venslovaitis.
